1 Peter 4:7

In 9 translations

BSB

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

KJV

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

WEB

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

ASV

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:

LSV

Now the end of all things has come near; be sober-minded, then, and be sober in [your] prayers.

YLT

And of all things the end hath come nigh; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers,

DBY

But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;

DRC

But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.

GNV

Now the ende of all things is at hand. Be ye therefore sober, and watching in prayer.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Πάντων δὲ τὸ τέλος ἤγγικεν. σωφρονήσατε οὖν καὶ νήψατε εἰς προσευχάς·

RP2018

Πάντων δὲ τὸ τέλος ἤγγικεν· σωφρονήσατε οὖν καὶ νήψατε εἰς τὰς προσευχάς·

TR-Boyd

Πάντων δὲ τὸ τέλος ἤγγικε· σωφρονήσατε οὖν καὶ νήψατε εἰς τὰς προσευχάς·

SCR1894

παντων δε το τελος ηγγικεν σωφρονησατε ουν και νηψατε εις τας προσευχας

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• James 5:8–9You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
• 1 Peter 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• 2 Timothy 4:5But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
• 1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
• Luke 21:34But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
• Hebrews 10:25Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
• Colossians 4:2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:6–8So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting…
• Titus 2:12It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
• Romans 12:12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
• Ezekiel 7:6The end has come! The end has come! It has roused itself against you. Behold, it has come!
• Revelation 16:15“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”
• Mark 14:37–38Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but…
• Philippians 4:5Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
• Romans 13:11–12And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us…
• Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

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